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Re: cadet exhausts
Posted by 'DCharity' on 29 Dec 2009 @ 19:57


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DCharity
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Hi cadet dad66,

The exhaust system on a 2-stroke is particularly critical. Manufacturers design the system to give best performance over a certain rpm range depending on the intended use.

As richydehav said, carbon build-up will affect the gas-flow through the exhaust. This will also alter the purging and charging of the cylinder, having a very marked influence on performance.

We have used Caustic Soda to clean our WTP exhausts in the past. Some recommend heating the entire system on a hot barbeque and burning out the carbon, others go for the cola option. If you have a large budget, replace at regular intervals!

A good way to check for carbon build-up is to weigh the exhaust when new and again after use.

Whatever method you choose, keep it clean inside: yes, it makes a big difference.

Hope this helps.

Dave.

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cadet exhausts  by 'cadetdad66'   (29 Dec 2009 @ 14:20)
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'richydehav'   (29 Dec 2009 @ 16:53)
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'DCharity'  << You are here!
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'cadetdad66'   (29 Dec 2009 @ 20:24)
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'iant'   (29 Dec 2009 @ 23:40)
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'gez65'   (30 Dec 2009 @ 0:00)
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'k44tng'   (30 Dec 2009 @ 23:43)
Re: cadet exhausts  by 'DCharity'   (01 Jan 2010 @ 23:13)

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